This private beachfront villa in Tulum, Mexico is a fully self-sufficient, net-neutral house powered by a photovoltaic canopy on its rooftop terrace, and collects rainwater that is filtered and stored for use.

The centrepiece of this modern top floor loft apartment in Oslo, Norway is a white steel staircase suspended in the middle of the main living area. The building was originally constructed in the 19th century. A full scale refurbishment by Haptic Architects opened up the top two floors and transformed it into an open loft.

Located on Burgess Street in the Port Phillip Bay area of Melbourne, Australia, this stunning front garden landscape designed by C.O.S. Design uses the pool as part of the retaining for the steep topography of the site.